NGVC (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): 2.53% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc NGVC
84 GF Score
Price $32.69
GF Value $27.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage NGVC +1.62% 84 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 2.53% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGVC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based).

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Predictability Rank is 3-Stars. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is $38.02 and current share price is $32.69. Consequently,

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is 2.53%.

NGVC vs VLGEA, YSWY, DNUT: Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(33.54-32.69)/33.54
=2.53 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 2.53% mean?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 2.53% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 2.53%. Overall, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 2.53% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 2.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.27, compared to a current price of $32.69 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 2.53%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 2.53% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.69 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.27. GuruFocus considers Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGVC:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): 2.53%
  • GF Value™: $27.27 vs. price of $32.69 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Business Description

Other Exchanges N2V:Germany
Address 12612 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO, USA, 80228
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc operates natural and organic grocery and dietary supplement stores. It offers the following product categories: natural and organic food, dietary supplements, natural body care, household, pet care products, books, and handouts. The Company has a single reporting segment, natural and organic retail stores, through which business is conducted. The company generates the majority of its revenue from grocery products and dietary supplements, and the rest from other products.
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